DALLAS, Feb. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 1,800
educators and education experts in the world of math and science
will gather for the 24th Annual T3™ International Conference in
Chicago, Ill., March 2-4, 2012, hosted by Texas Instruments
(TI). The conference will include more than 400 sessions that offer
innovative and effective ways to help educators sharpen teaching
skills and inspire teens to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering
and Math (STEM) in their studies and future careers.
"As our foremost professional development conference for math
and science educators, T3 offers insights, resources and training
on the most important topics impacting teachers today," said
Gayle Mujica, director of the T3
–Teachers Teaching with Technology™ professional development
organization. "Speakers and attendees share ideas on how best to
integrate technology into their classrooms, using digital content
and new instructional approaches. This year, session topics
include how Common Core State Standards will impact teachers and
their students, science activities for the classroom, lab and field
to make learning more interactive, and hands-on learning and
exploration that help students deeply learn math and science
concepts and increase student success."
T3 conference attendees will have several engaging sessions and
panel discussions with top education experts and fellow educators
that will cover everything from the latest trends in teaching and
learning statistics to instruction on writing a winning grant
proposal. Session highlights include:
- Applying the Common Core State Standards of Mathematical
Practice: Panelists will address questions such as: How
should mathematical practices change the culture of our classes and
how are they different from past practices? What is the role of
technology in making such practices a reality?
- Using Project-Based Learning to Increase Student
Engagement and Understanding: This panel will focus on how
to engage students in inquiry-based learning while incorporating
STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) skills necessary
for 21st-century success.
- Statistics Symposium: This all-day event brings
together speakers and attendees to discuss and explore the latest
trends in teaching and learning statistics, including how to best
prepare students for future careers that will require statistical
knowledge.
- Computer Algebra Systems (CAS)
Conference-in-a-Conference: Co-hosted by Math Educators
Exploring CAS (MEECAS) of Chicago, one of the premier groups
promoting CAS-based teaching, this conference includes more than 40
sessions from leading experts. Speakers are coming from
around the world to share ideas for leveraging CAS as a teaching
tool in all mathematical subjects.
"Our goal is to cover topics educators say are critical to both
their daily classroom instruction and long-term success of their
students," said Mujica. "We strive to provide them with the
opportunity to engage with math and science education technology
leaders to help inspire them in new approaches to teaching."
Dr. David A. Sousa, international
educational consultant and author, will open the conference with a
keynote address on how the brain learns, particularly as it relates
to math and science, and how educators can leverage brain research
into real-world strategies for improved student learning.
For more information on the T3 International Conference or to
register, visit http://education.ti.com/go/t3chicago.
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About Texas Instruments
Education Technology, a business of Texas Instruments,
provides a wide range of tools connecting the classroom experience
with real-world applications, helping students and teachers to
explore mathematics and science interactively. TI's products and
services are tested vigorously against recognized third-party
research, which shows that the use of graphing calculators helps
improve the mathematical skills of students and their attitudes
toward mathematics. For more information, visit
www.education.ti.com.
Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) helps customers solve problems and
develop new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier,
safer, greener and more fun. A global semiconductor company, TI
innovates through manufacturing, design and sales operations in
more than 30 countries. For more information, visit www.ti.com.
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